We’re seeking an artist or artist team to develop a permanent site-integrated or free-standing artwork for the new Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The artwork should address the work and spirit of the firefighters and the unique character of the surrounding neighborhood. Design is expected to begin on… [ Keep reading ]
We’re pleased to announce Mayor Mike McGinn has named his pick for the new director of our office. We look forward to welcoming Vincent Kitch, who hails from Austin, where he most recently worked as the cultural arts program manager. Read the mayor’s press release here. As the Office of… [ Keep reading ]
We’re 40 this year. KUOW’s Marcie Sillman marks this milestone in her three-part series on public funding in the arts Culture Shock. The segments are scheduled to air next week, but you can listen online now. Sillman looks at the history and the evolution of the Seattle Arts Commission, talks… [ Keep reading ]
Today’s Seattle Times includes an inspiring story about an art program at The Union Gospel Mission supported by our smART ventures program. The Mission will open a gallery during tomorrow’s First Thursday Art Walk, February 3. Check it out!
Americans for the Arts released its second annual National Arts Index scores this week. The National Arts Index is an annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. The findings demonstrate that the arts follow the nation’s business cycle, with the Index score for 2009 at… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to the City Hall Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29. There will be free musical performances by Buddy Catlett, Caspar Babypants, Correo Aereo and Srivani Jade; Seattle Animal Shelter pets for adoption; library card registration; tours of a fire truck, City Council Chambers and the mayor’s office;… [ Keep reading ]
Puget Sound arts, cultural and scientific organizations generated $1.9 billion in business activity in 2009, according to a study released today by ArtsFund. The study shows that nearly 360 organizations supported some 32,520 jobs and $882 million in labor income. Patrons spent $712 million, with tickets accounting for $222 million. Read… [ Keep reading ]
The exhibition Seattle Inspiration will showcase the creativity and artistic expression of 20 artists with disabilities, Jan. 6 through Feb. 28 at City Hall. The nonprofit Creative Activities and VSA Washington, the state organization on arts and disability, curated the exhibition. Seattle Inspiration includes more than 35 abstract and contemporary… [ Keep reading ]
Storefronts Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, seeks artists and arts organizations to enliven vacant storefronts with temporary installations, artist residencies and creative enterprise projects in Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District and other to-be-announced locations from March 2011 to January 2012. Storefronts Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE [1/26/11]: Unfortunately, we had to suspend our search for two full-time communications internships. We are evaluating our internship program and hope to re-open the opportunity soon. We are seeking two full-time communications interns to work closely with its communications team and provide administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include… [ Keep reading ]
